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ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE FOR CONSTRUCTION

All-in-One Tools Built for Construction CEOs, Builders, and Tradies

A tough job needs the right tools. Whether you’re quoting construction projects, managing materials on site, or logging expenses on the go, QuickBooks accounting software simplifies financial management for construction CEOs, builders, and tradies. Read on to discover how our powerful platform brings together job costing, payroll, compliance and cash flow in one powerful cloud platform. From quoting to project closeout, you’ll have total visibility over your business performance — anywhere, anytime.

Less time on admin, more time working on your projects.

Integrated. Streamlined. Effortless. Our accounting software for builders, tradies, and other construction professionals does the hard work for you, so you can get back to doing what you do best.

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Stay on top of projects, wherever you are

Sort your admin anytime, anywhere with the QuickBooks Mobile app. Track mileage, save receipts, send invoices and create unlimited workflows* for approvals, reminders, and progress claims — so admin runs itself while you focus on delivery.

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Smart construction invoicing

Create and send custom invoices with progress billing* and built-in ‘Pay Now’ buttons for instant client payments. Automate reminders and reduce payment delays for your construction business— so cash flow stays strong.

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Track job costs

Know where every dollar goes with Intuit QuickBooks.. Track labour, materials, and subcontractor costs across multiple projects* to pinpoint which jobs are most profitable — and spot overruns before they hit your margins.

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Stay on top of BAS

Take the headache out of doing your tax. Seamlessly track and lodge BAS & GST directly from your account and receive notifications on when payments are due. No portals, no complicated workarounds—just prep, e-lodge, and exhale.

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Pay staff and contractors faster

Complete payroll fast with automations to streamline calculations, timesheets, super, payslips, reporting, and more. Take back control of your time with powerful payroll-ready software, specifically for architects, tradies, and construction businesses.

*Product features may vary by plan

How QuickBooks business tools support the construction industry

Intuit QuickBooks accounting software for construction helps you manage upcoming job costing, scale on-site projects and break down labour costs. Each component is there to simplify the management process for you By bringing together accounting, inventory, and reporting in one place, decisions can be made faster, and at a higher standard for construction jobs. 

It’s easy to get set up:

  1. Sign up for QuickBooks Online.
  2. Connect your business accounts.
  3. Import products and materials.
  4. Start tracking sales and expenses.

Learn more about Intuit QuickBooks accounting software for other industries.

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FREE

Get up and running with a free setup session

Our experts can help you:

  • Connect your bank accounts and credit cards 
  • Create and send customised invoices
  • Automate your expenses
  • Learn super useful tips and tricks
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Stay connected with construction apps

Take the complexity out of construction management with Intuit QuickBooks. Connect effortlessly to more than 500 popular apps to streamline single and large-scale projects, by managing cash flow, tracking materials and getting ahead of payroll across all lines of construction.

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FREE onboarding session when you switch to QuickBooks

Make the switch from your old accounting software in less than 72 hours. New QuickBooks Online customers receive a free onboarding session dedicated to help you get started effortlessly.

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Customer success stories

Customer success stories

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

“QuickBooks helps a lot. It doesn’t matter where I am, I can keep an eye on what’s going on. We’ve integrated it with the ATO, which makes my life so much easier. It gives me so much confidence that now when I am overseas I can actually take time to rest”

Gabriela Da Silva Andrade, Lionfish Collective (Narrabeen)

$668M

in quotes

INSIGHT

Last year we helped Australian businesses win $668M with quotes through QuickBooks.

*Based on product use data by QuickBooks Online users in Australia in 2023 who were customers for the full duration of 2023 and sent more than 3 quotes in this period.

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